Jason Weigandt
Jason Weigandt pretty much learned to read because he wanted to know more about dirt bikes, trucks, ATVs, and pretty much anything that runs on dirt. Hey, he was young back then!
He eventually focused more squarely on motocross, reading the magazines, and then proudly taping every supercross and motocross race that ever aired on TV and stashing it in his cryogenically frozen vault, location unknown.
Who knew this useless knowledge and information would eventually find a use? Certainly not Jason himself, who studied Public Relations at Rowan University in his native New Jersey, and figured he'd end up working at a PR firm in New York City, wearing a suit every day. Before officially going corporate like that, he sent a few emails to the Racer X staff, hoping to become an intern for one summer, just so he could say he was cool. Once. He ended up with a job here in 2001, and has been on the team ever since.
And why did Jason major in Public Relations in college? Because he really likes public speaking, and since most people hate it, he figured it would be easy to get a job. Such interest led him to try announcing while doing PR for the Grand National Cross Country Series, which eventually resulted in doing TV work for the tour. Today, he still announces for the GNCC Series, and is also the play by play voice of the AMA Arenacross Series and the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
Between the races, he runs this website. Jason Weigandt on Google+
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Monday Conversation With... Cole Seely
Just two years ago, Seely was a complete unknown in the privateer ranks, and before that, he had actually quit racing for a few months… more…
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January 24, 2011 in Monday Conversation
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The Moment: Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the ancestral birthplace of the sport, the host city of the first-ever supercross race, the 1972 Superbowl of Motocross… more…
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January 23, 2011 in The Moment
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Race Report: Los Angeles
After the race, Stewart and Dungey were bummed on missing out on the win, but they both carry the confidence that they can win next week more…
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January 23, 2011 in Race Reports
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This Week in Kawasaki History: LA Story
The AMA Supercross tour was born in the city of Los Angeles, but it has not stopped in the city for over a dozen years. That will change… more…
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January 20, 2011 in This week in Yamaha SX history
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Bench Racing Ammo: Streaking Lites
So the PC team has five podium trophies from the first two races. That’s impressive, but it’s not rare. more…
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January 20, 2011 in Bench Racing Ammo
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Racer X ReduX: Phoenix
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Seriously, live it, love it, savor it. Dig it. Eat it up. Enjoy it. At this time of year, we’re… more…
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January 19, 2011 in Racer X Redux
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5 Minutes With... Ryan Villopoto
It wasn’t like I was saying, “I think I can pass him right here, and I’m just waiting for the right lap to do it.” more…
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January 18, 2011 in 5 Minutes With
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5 Minutes With... Trey Canard
Trey Canard feels he can ride even better than his third place finish in Phoenix. more…
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January 18, 2011 in 5 Minutes With
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Finally, Hanny?
I’m really trying to turn my whole life around. I’m trying to do stuff differently, and I think it’s been working out. more…
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January 17, 2011 in Online Feature
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450 Words: The Big How Many?
We’re only two races into a series that runs from January through May, so it’s way early to start making sweeping judgments. more…
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January 17, 2011 in 450 Words
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Monday Conversation with... James Stewart
So that’s good, but at the same time, if Ryan would have passed me tonight, I would have just let him go. more…
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January 17, 2011 in Monday Conversation
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The Moment: Phoenix
They finally hooked it up on Saturday night in Phoenix, but this time Villopoto was playing the old Stewart role. more…
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January 16, 2011 in The Moment
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Race Report: Phoenix
This time Villopoto had the speed, but not the win, while Stewart came out on top on a rare night when he may not have been the fastest… more…
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January 16, 2011 in Race Reports
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Phoenix final practice report
Stewart and Hanny on top more…
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January 15, 2011 in Online Feature
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This Week in Kawasaki SX History: Phoenix 2005
The showdown began as soon as practice started, with Carmichael, Stewart, Reed and Windham throwing down quick times, more…
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January 13, 2011 in This week in Yamaha SX history


